Budget & Taxes

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4168: taxation; omnibus; 2026-2027

HB 4168 updates Arizona's insurance premium tax rates and reporting requirements for the 2026-2027 period. The bill mandates that insurers file annual reports by March 1 detailing their direct premium income and pay corresponding taxes, which vary by insurance type and location. Fire insurance premiums on properties in towns with private fire companies are taxed at 0.66 percent, while other fire insurance is taxed at 2.2 percent, and taxes on other insurance categories gradually decrease to 1.70 percent for premiums received in 2021 and later. Eighty-five percent of the fire insurance tax collected is allocated to municipal and fire district funds to support public safety personnel retirement systems. Additionally, the bill requires larger insurers to make monthly tax payments throughout the year and allows for electronic submission of reports and payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes clear tax rates and reporting requirements, promoting fiscal responsibility and government accountability.90% confidence

signed · Arizona · Senate Jun 13, 2026

SB 1847: general appropriations act; 2026-2027.

SB 1847 is the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act for Arizona's Department of Corrections, allocating approximately $1.6 billion in state funding to support prisons, community corrections, and inmate healthcare. The bill establishes strict reporting requirements, mandating that the department submit monthly financial updates, annual staffing reports, and detailed bed capacity analyses to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. It also introduces specific financial controls, such as requiring legislative review before spending on certain inmate healthcare contracts and limiting private prison staff stipends to amounts equal to those paid to state employees. Additionally, the legislation directs that all earnings from specific land funds be used solely to support penal institutions and requires the department to prioritize filling in-state prison beds before using out-of-state provisional beds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1.6B to state corrections and enforces strict financial reporting, directly advancing budget management and funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $1.6B to Arizona DOC for prisons, corrections, and healthcare, strengthening the system.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1850: commerce; 2026-2027.

This bill amends Arizona state statutes to clarify how lottery funds are distributed and to update regulations regarding insurance company examinations. It establishes a specific order for spending lottery revenue, prioritizing debt service payments before allocating fixed amounts to various programs such as child safety, health education, and homeless shelters. Additionally, the legislation modifies the rules for how the state director of finance inspects insurance companies, allowing them to accept reports from other states instead of conducting full reviews in certain cases. The changes also set specific dollar thresholds that must be met before certain funds can be deposited, ensuring that general state funding needs are addressed first.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a specific order for spending lottery revenue, prioritizing debt service and funding essential programs like child safety and homeless shelters, thereby strengthening fiscal management and funding public services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1860: state properties; management; 2026-2027.

SB 1860 establishes specific rental rates for state-owned buildings in fiscal year 2026-2027, setting the price at $17.87 per square foot for office space and $6.43 per square foot for storage space. The bill also requires the Department of Administration to submit a detailed report within ten days of selling any state property located in the governmental mall, including the sale price and where the funds will be deposited. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the placement of a commemorative plaque in the governmental mall to honor the Arizona America 250 commission, but explicitly states that public funds cannot be used for its creation or fundraising. Finally, the section regarding the commemorative plaque is set to be automatically repealed on September 30, 2029.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes rental rates for state properties and mandates reporting on sales, promoting fiscal responsibility and better management of state assets.85% confidence

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1862: transportation; 2026-2027.

This bill establishes a new state fund to help Arizona communities secure federal transportation grants by covering up to 50% of application costs and providing matching funds for approved projects. The money is distributed equally among five categories based on population size, ranging from large counties and cities to smaller rural areas and towns, while excluding projects in the state's most populous urban regions. To receive these funds, applicants must first get approval from their local planning organization and then submit a detailed application to the state department for review. The bill also repeals an existing statute regarding highway user revenue fund distribution and creates a new section to govern the allocation of the new fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new state fund to cover application costs and provide matching funds for transportation projects, directly increasing funding for public services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a state fund to cover application costs and provide matching funds for federal transportation grants, directly funding infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Arizona · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1849: capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027.

SB 1849 appropriates state funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation for various highway projects, including road repaving, bridge construction, and traffic studies across multiple counties. The bill allocates money for specific initiatives such as widening roads in Goodyear, building an overpass on State Route 347, and conducting feasibility studies for new corridors in Pinal and Pima counties. It also establishes conditions for certain projects, requiring local governments or regional associations to contribute matching funds before state money is spent. Additionally, the legislation exempts these specific appropriations from standard legislative review and prevents the funds from expiring until the projects are completed or abandoned.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for transportation infrastructure, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates state funds for highway projects, road repaving, bridge construction, and traffic studies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Bridges Roads & Highways

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signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4156: capital outlay; appropriations; 2026-2027

HB 4156 directs the Arizona Department of Transportation to spend state funds on a wide range of highway projects, including repaving roads, building overpasses, and constructing new bridges across the state. The bill appropriates money from the state general fund and the state highway fund for specific tasks such as widening lanes, improving drainage, and studying future corridor expansions in various counties. It also includes provisions that exempt these specific appropriations from certain legislative reviews and prevents the funds from expiring until the projects are finished or abandoned. Additionally, the legislation sets expectations for local governments and regional associations to contribute their own money to several major infrastructure initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for highway projects, directly advancing the budget topic by funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs state funds to the Arizona Department of Transportation for highway projects, repaving, and bridge construction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Roads & Highways

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4163: K-12 education; 2026-2027

HB 4163 updates the financial rules for specific charter schools in Arizona that are sponsored by state agencies, universities, or community colleges. The bill clarifies that school districts are not financially responsible for these schools and establishes new methods for calculating their funding based on student counts and enrollment data. It also prevents double-counting of students who are enrolled in both a charter school and a traditional public school by ensuring their total daily membership does not exceed one. Additionally, the legislation requires that if a charter school receives federal or state grants for basic operations, its state funding must be reduced by the same amount to avoid taxpayer duplication.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies funding rules and prevents double-counting of students, ensuring accurate financial allocation for K-12 education.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill clarifies funding rules and prevents double-counting of students, ensuring accurate financial allocation for charter schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4155: amusements; 2026-2027

This Arizona bill updates regulations for liquor licenses, boxing, and fantasy sports to ensure proper tax collection and fund management. It requires boxing promoters to pay a four percent tax on gross receipts and mandates financial audits for these events, with unspent funds reverting to the state general fund if they exceed a specific limit. The legislation also establishes a fee for fantasy sports operators based on tribal gaming revenue shares and allows the boxing commission to withhold prize money from participants involved in sham contests. Additionally, the bill clarifies license renewal timelines and medical exam expiration dates for combat sports while repealing an outdated section related to fantasy sports funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates new taxes on boxing and fantasy sports, ensuring proper tax collection and fund management for the state.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · Arizona · House Jun 13, 2026

HB 4157: commerce; 2026-2027

This bill updates how money from Arizona's state lottery is distributed and clarifies rules for examining insurance companies. It ensures that funds are first used to pay off lottery-related bond debts, then allocates specific amounts to various programs including wildlife conservation, child safety, health education, and homeless shelters. The legislation also establishes a minimum deposit requirement for the state general fund before certain heritage funds can receive money and sets a schedule for quarterly transfers. Additionally, it mandates that the insurance director examine domestic insurers at least once every five years and allows for accepting reports from other states to avoid duplicate reviews.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates lottery funds to essential programs like wildlife conservation, child safety, and homeless shelters, directly funding public services.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates lottery funds specifically to wildlife conservation programs, directly supporting environmental protection efforts.65% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allocates funds to homeless shelters, directly supporting housing assistance and homelessness prevention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Conservation Wildlife Historic Preservation Homelessness